Yes, the phrase signifies that the Messiah is God the Son, acknowledged by the Father, and it is intimately tied to His resurrection and future worldwide rule.
In Psalms 2, the Father declares to the Son, 'Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.' Les Feldick clarifies that 'begotten' refers to Christ's resurrection, not His birth. This declaration follows the rebellion of nations and God's wrath, leading to the Son's appointment as King over all the earth, with the heathen as His inheritance.
Psalms 2:7 — This verse directly contains the phrase and connects sonship with the begetting, which Les identifies as the resurrection.
In Psalms 2, the psalmist describes the rage of nations and people against the Lord and His Anointed. They seek to break their bands and cast away cords. In response, God in heaven laughs and holds them in derision. Then He speaks to them in wrath and sore displeasure. The Father declares, 'Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.' The Son is promised the heathen for His inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for His possession. He will break the nations with a rod of iron and dash them like a potter's vessel. The passage concludes with an exhortation to serve the Lord with fear, kiss the Son, and a blessing on those who trust in Him.
Les Feldick emphasizes that Psalms 2 is a prophetic outline of God's program, particularly for Israel. He teaches that the phrase 'Thou art my Son' specifically refers to God the Son, Jesus Christ, and that 'begotten' points to His resurrection, not His birth. This is supported by Acts and Romans where the resurrection is tied to Jesus being declared the Son of God. Les also sets this within the context: after the rejection and crucifixion of Christ by Jews and Gentiles, God's derision leads to a period of wrath and tribulation, after which God sets His King on Zion. The Father then tells the Son to ask for the nations as His inheritance, indicating a worldwide kingdom at Christ's return. The rod of iron judgment occurs at Armageddon, and the chapter ends with a call to honor the Son to avoid wrath and to trust in Him for blessing.
Les Feldick teaches that the word 'begotten' in Psalms 2:7 refers to Christ's resurrection, not His birth at Bethlehem. He points to Acts and Romans 1 where the resurrection is linked to Jesus being declared the Son of God, confirming that 'Thou art my Son' in this context is a resurrection declaration.
Les explains the sequence in Psalms 2: first, nations reject the Anointed One (the crucifixion), then God laughs and holds them in derision, then He speaks in wrath and vexation (the Tribulation), then He sets His King on Zion. After the declaration, the Son is told to ask for the heathen and the uttermost parts of the earth, indicating the worldwide kingdom. The chapter then returns to judgment with a rod of iron, and ends with a call to serve and trust the Son.
Les teaches that in verse 8, the Father tells the Son to ask, and He will give the heathen (the nations) as His inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth as His possession. This indicates that Christ's coming kingdom will be worldwide, not just the Middle East. This is part of the promise following the Son's declaration.
Context of Derision
Les sets the scene: after rejection, God's derision leads to perplexity among nations, which is being seen today.
Resurrection Connection
Les clarifies that 'begotten' refers to resurrection, not birth, making 'Thou art my Son' a declaration of Christ's victory over death.
Worldwide Inheritance
Les teaches that the Son's inheritance includes the heathen and the whole earth, showing a global kingdom.
Old Testament Revelation of Son
Les shows that God the Son is vividly portrayed in the Old Testament, quoting Psalms 2 to affirm Christ's divine sonship.
Outline of Prophecy
Les explains the sequence: rejection, derision, wrath, and then the decree 'Thou art my Son' as part of the prophetic outline.
The King on Zion
Les connects the declaration to the setting of the King on Zion, emphasizing that the sonship is linked to His kingship and kingdom.
Rod of Iron and Final Warning
Les describes the Son breaking nations with a rod of iron at Armageddon and the call to kiss the Son to avoid wrath.
Rejection and Wrath
Les reiterates that rejection leads to derision and then wrath, setting the stage for the declaration of the Son.
Psalms 2:7: I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
This verse is the core of the question, showing the Father's declaration of the Son's identity and begetting.
Psalms 2:8: Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
This verse reveals the Son's inheritance, emphasizing the global scope of His rule.
Psalms 2:9: Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
This verse describes the Son's judgment upon the nations at His return.
Yes, Les Feldick explains that the capitalized 'Son' refers to Christ, and the context of Psalms 2 confirms this is a declaration of His divine sonship.
Les clarifies that 'begotten' refers to Christ's resurrection, not His birth, as supported by Acts and Romans 1.
It signifies that Christ's kingdom will be worldwide, fulfilling the promise that all nations will be His possession, not just the Middle East.
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